Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Discover an Exciting Career in Plus-Size Modeling

Plus-size modeling promotes 'real' body shapes where models wear a
size 12+. Their work encompass every aspect of the modeling industry:
from fashion shoots and major campaigns promoting products on skin care,
make-up and hair products to lingerie and swimsuits.
With over
60% of women being size 12+, curvy models are in demand and plus-size
girls now forge fabulous careers and travel the world working for
international clients.
** Why consider a career in plus-size modeling? **
Think
of the clothes, the fun, the travel and an opportunity to work in a
glamorous and exciting industry. Plus, it's really rewarding to
represent a new, and more representative, body type where 'phat' has a
whole new meaning!
But first thing's first, don't give up your day
job. To develop a career and earn a lot of money from modeling you need
a great portfolio filled with a diverse range of photographs and tears
sheets (pages from a publication you appeared in). Getting your
portfolio together can take two years but the experience is worth it.
Plus-size
models have the opportunity to work internationally and make a good
living. The more successful ones make it their business to work with
their model agency Singapore to learn the industry and plan their career. These
professionals understand that highly lucrative jobs are scarce and
there's fierce competition to win the job. In most cases the client
will use the same model for back-to-back campaigns (think Kate Dillon
for Marina Rinaldi, Carolyn Murphy for Estée Lauder or Kate Moss for
Calvin Klein). The modeling world also revolves around seasons so for
many months there can be little or no work.
By learning about the
industry models aren't deterred, just realistic. They plan their down
time and enjoy the jobs they book when things pick up and opportunities
arise.
** What Companies Use Plus-size Models? **
As the
population gets curvier, more companies feature bodacious babes in their
advertising campaigns and editorials: Ashley Stewart, Marina Renaldi,
Delta Burke, Jaclyn Smith, My Size, 1626, Maggie T, Cover Girl,
Cosmopolitan, Family Circle, Glamour, Jane, Marie Claire, Cleo, Woman's
Day, Chatelaine.
** Success can come when you least expect it **
There
are times when you will go to casting after casting and don't book one
job. This is usually when new models become discouraged and start
re-considering their decision to pursue a plus-size modeling career.
Then guess what happens? Persistence pays off and things start falling
into place.
It usually takes a good 12 months for models to start
booking regular clients. Agents often tell their models that being with a
plus-size model agency is a WIP (work in progress). It won't happen
over night, but it will happen.
Being professional and prepared at
all times and really working at being a plus-size model will make it
happen. It sometimes only takes one photograph for the model's career to
skyrocket and that's why it's very important to keep testing and trying
different photographers to get that 'one' shot that will make all the
difference.
Our agency had one model that was doing 'okay' and
then had a test shoot with a funky new photographer. This guy got 'the
shot' that took her career from strength to strength and she is now
working overseas as an international model.
It's an important
lesson, modelling isn't just about you. It's a complex collaboration
between your agency, the client, photographer, stylist, make-up artist,
hair stylist and a whole bunch of other people. Work it to wow!
** Famous plus size models **
When
BGM Director, Darrianne Donnelly, started her career she was the lone
ranger. Fortunately for you, plus-size models are everywhere from
America's Next Top Model to the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
Famous plus-size models include:
· Model and spokesperson, Emme
· Kate Dillon
· Allegra Doherty
· Toccara Jones from America's Next Top Model
· The Biggest Loser's Tracy Moores
· Actress and model, Carrie Otis
· Symantha Perkins
· Mia Tyler
· Plus-size superstar, Natalie Wakeling
· Singer, Queen Latifah
· Sophie Dahl
· Barbara Brickner
· Liis Windischmann
· Pippa Jefferys
** Could I be a plus-size model? **
Here's a simple run down of the criteria agencies are looking for:
- Height between 5' 8'' (172cms) and 6"(180cms)
- Wear a US size 12/14 as this is usually the client's sample range
With over 60% of women being size 12+, curvy models are in demand!